Mom Violy had been craving lobster but was hesitant to try dining at Burger & Lobster. She mentioned the restaurant to a family member, who said the food was delicious but pricey. She told Carmina she wanted to eat there for lunch on Saturday, January 3rd. Since it was the new year, we decided to explore and try something different. Many tables had reservations, but they also accepted walk-ins, just like we did today. Our server handed us the menu. Carmina already knew what she wanted to order: BBQ Beef Ribs for 1,190 pesos ($20.17). Mom Violy and a family member decided to share the Combo One at B&L for 5,290.00 pesos ($89.66), along with garlic rice for 90.00 pesos ($1.53). A family member ordered an Atomic Burger for 695.00 pesos ($11.78) along with a Lobster Mac & Cheese for 990.00 pesos ($16.78). One of the perks of everyone ordering something different is getting to sample each other’s dishes. Everyone left happy and full, with some leftovers to take home. The port...
This time I decided to find a place that was not too far away to drive from Manila some place that look different other than the beach. I wanted a place that reminded me of my hometown in California that I miss so much. When you have lived many years in California and you tend to miss the family, close friends and the most of all the freedom you think of the life you use to live when you had your chance to live the area you really call is your home. I wanted a short glipse of something that can remind me of the places of San Francisco, Los Angeles and so many more. Even though I am not in my real hometown to be with my family and close friends at least I can find something that comes to mind. When I had discovered Coco Mountain Resort my family and friends kept discouraging me to go here. They always said, why here. I kept telling them it just looked different in picture and I wanted to find something usual to write it up in my blog. Coco Mountain Resort is fifteen minutes...